Hinduism

Tukaram, Poem 2603

Many escaped destruction and were saved, by
accepting the nectar of this name. They
knew not the means of salvation that cost toil,
they knew not what purity of conduct is, they
were born in low castes, yet He saved them for
his name’s sake. He assumes name and form to
protect devotion, for this very purpose he takes
a shape upon himself. Sin had increased the
earth was crowded with demons; he removed the
burden from her. Tuka says, The essence of His
purpose was to show how God and worship are
related; for that very purpose he displayed his
fond affection.

Source The Poems of Tukârâma, trad. J. Nelson Fraser et K. B. Marathe, 3 vol., 1909-1915, archive.org · Contents